Plant Scheduler (Entry) - Vallourec

Houston, TX 77001

SUMMARY

The Plant Scheduler will prepare schedules for Operations while utilizing various scheduling tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre/Direct allocation of green tube and aged inventory, claim returns, rejects and downgraded material in the most cost efficient manner
Set-up of routing steps per order in a legacy computer system
Plan and establish production schedules for plant operations to balance customer requirements with inventory control policies, monitor material inventories, track progress of production, and review factors, which affect production schedules
Track, analyze & prepare reports on aged inventory for PRI meetings
Understanding of product specifications and their effect on allocation of material
Analyze, track and report customer on time delivery information
Monitor customer orders for shortages during the production process, communicate short orders to sales for disposition
Monitor and manage available inventory, allocate to customer orders, monitor for overages during the production process, communicate overages to sales to minimize PRI, meet PRI objectives
Provide back up to Master Scheduler during vacations and furloughs

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
SAP experience, a plus
Experience with APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) Systems, a plus, especially i2’s Factory
Lean Manufacturing training, a plus

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred, or 3-5 years of experience working in a fast-paced, manufacturing setting

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

Supply Chain

Source : Vallourec